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Politics
Soda ban appeal final hearing set for Wednesday in Albany
The city will make its final stand to make Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban a reality.
Obama to move to NYC? Experts weigh in.
The idea of Barack Obama calling New York home isn’t too far fetched according to political and real estate experts.
Income inequality in New York getting worse, according to survey
The divide between New York’s rich and poor is going up and hurting the overall quality of life, according to a new report.
Stringer: NYC’s economy performed well during harsh winter
Old man winter didn’t cause a dent in the city that never sleeps, according to a new report.
Brooklyn leads the city in job growth: Report
Brooklyn’s economy is the center for a lot of activity that’s boosting the city’s commerce and popularity.
9/11 families furious over museum party, planned cafe
The families of 9/11 victims are furious over some of the museum’s features such as its future cafe.
Clinton, Samuelsson announce Harlem food festival
Harlem’s hip restaurants will be getting the spotlight next year with a huge festival.
John Liu to challenge Tony Avella for Queens state senate race
The former comptroller received the nod from the Queens Democrats for his Albany bid.
Fleet Week in NYC: Military, city prepare big bash
Fleet Week’s “leap year” disappointed a lot of New Yorkers and armed service members, but businesses aim to counter that with this bigger celebrations this year.
Etsy expands, to open new DUMBO office
The hip, Brooklyn based online retail site is about to have a bigger mark on the borough.
Outdated city rules hurt the booming food truck business: Experts
Food trucks are the city’s fastest growing eatery trend but experts say it created a dark shadow that costs entrepreneurs.
Former NYPD officer, arrested for alleged anti-Semitic messages in Brooklyn
A former member of New York’s finest allegedly was behind a major hate crime in Borough Park, according to investigators.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ paves the way for more NYC blockbusters
The Marvel superhero movie’s success will help pave the way for more blockbusters to film and edit in the Big Apple, experts say.
Free Wi-Fi hot spots coming to city payphones
The city wants to collect ideas on how to bring payphones into the 21st century.
Vision Zero supporters voice their support for accident-reduction bills
Elected officials and safe traffic advocates pushed for better safety measures.
City agrees to 30 cent surcharge for cabs to pay for accessible taxis
Taking a cab will get a bit more expensive but the city says it’s for a very important cause.
New York’s tech industry leads city in job growth: Report
Tech is really booming in the Big Apple.
NYU Langone reopens ER following months of repair from Sandy
The ER NYU’s hospital is back in operation following Hurricane Sandy’s wraith, but there are still other facilities and infrastructure projects affected by the storm that are far from rebounded.
Sandy recovery plan from de Blasio updated to speed up aid
The mayor released an updated timeline on Sandy recovery plans.